Pattern Description: High waist dress with side zipper, neck bands, and back ties.
Pattern Sizing: 10-22, I made the 10 view E
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes, but I changed it greatly.
Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes nothing out of the ordinary. I made so many changes, I made up my own instructions.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? It was a similar shape to the dress I wanted to knockoff.
Fabric Used:Ponte Roma Knit, 60% Rayon 40% Poly
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: Many! I lengthened the front bodice and eliminated the separate midriff piece. I also eliminated the underbust gathers to more closely resemble my RTW dress from Isabella and Oliver. I eliminated the zipper since my fabric was a knit. I also used a smaller size since I was using a stretch fabric. I narrowed the shaped placket facing. I added a center front seam to the skirt and added a walking slit. I lengthened the side ties to go all the way around me. I used Simplicity 2766 (view B ) for the sleeves. They were altered slightly- I made the cuff longer and the sleeve conversely shorter. I added a fake placket to the sleeve with a covered button. If you think visually like me see my polyvore set which shows my sewing plan with the changes I made.Polyvore Set
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?Yes and yes. I think it might be OOP but its a lovely basic.
Conclusion: I wish I were as thin as the model in my dress! Anywho- it looks good and I am very happy with my finished result. If I made another one I would make the skirt a bit fuller to be closer to the original dress. Might make it in navy for spring like the one on the Isabella Oliver website
Cici Cotton said... Great job! Good luck in the contest. 2/28/13 10:05 PM
ArtAttack said... Really nice knock-off! It looks great on you... 2/28/13 10:05 PM
Terri A said... Lovely knock-off and fabulous color too ;) 2/28/13 10:07 PM
Sew4Fun said... Lovely dress and good knock-off. 2/28/13 10:23 PM
slmstyle said... Nice dress, it is really flattering on you! 2/28/13 11:26 PM
Amiejean said... Great review. You look fabulous, nice knockoff right down to hair and boots! Love it. 3/1/13 5:22 AM
KathleenS said... Great copy! 3/1/13 5:38 AM
Pj3g said... It's perfect!!! 3/1/13 7:25 AM
Quickie said... beautifull knock-off 3/1/13 9:09 AM
Jstarr4250 said... The whole package looks great - you've put together a super contest entry. 3/1/13 10:04 PM
colormefun said... great job! 3/3/13 6:02 PM
LM2HYD said... Brilliant knock-off and it looks so lovely on you! 3/7/13 5:43 PM
trishapatk said... Excellent job knocking off a classic beauty. It looks great on you and the changes to the pattern worked out well. Great job! 3/10/13 1:13 PM
Great job! Good luck in the contest.
2/28/13 10:05 PM
Really nice knock-off! It looks great on you...
2/28/13 10:05 PM
Lovely knock-off and fabulous color too ;)
2/28/13 10:07 PM
Lovely dress and good knock-off.
2/28/13 10:23 PM
Nice dress, it is really flattering on you!
2/28/13 11:26 PM
Great review. You look fabulous, nice knockoff right down to hair and boots! Love it.
3/1/13 5:22 AM
Great copy!
3/1/13 5:38 AM
It's perfect!!!
3/1/13 7:25 AM
beautifull knock-off
3/1/13 9:09 AM
The whole package looks great - you've put together a super contest entry.
3/1/13 10:04 PM
great job!
3/3/13 6:02 PM
Brilliant knock-off and it looks so lovely on you!
3/7/13 5:43 PM
Excellent job knocking off a classic beauty. It looks great on you and the changes to the pattern worked out well. Great job!
3/10/13 1:13 PM